2013 Cheverly Cicada Crunch 5K Results

Congratulations to all the runners who participated in the Cicada Crunch 5K on Saturday.  Here are the results courtesy of the Prince George's Running Club:

Cheverly Recognizes Annual Volunteer Award Winners

This statement was just released by the Town of Cheverly and Mayor Mike Callahan. We are proud to bring it to you. Congratulations to these fine winners!

Cheverly Recognizes Annual Volunteer Award Winners

As Mayor it is my honor and privilege to recognize, with consultation from the Town Council, two citizens or Community Groups whose efforts epitomize the spirit of volunteerism here in the Town of Cheverly. Volunteerism is the life blood of Cheverly.  

While the Town Government provides great Public Safety and Public Works services it is our volunteer organizations that makes Cheverly a great place to live. For example; we are only halfway through May and already volunteer organizations have: started the Tee-Ball Season, hosted the Weekday Nursery Truck Touch, hosted the Cheverly Plant Sale, and kicked off the Community Market Season.  

What better day to honor this year’s award winners than on Cheverly Day, where volunteers from the Community Market and the Cheverly Day Committee have combined their effort to have one spectacular day.  

This year’s winners are:

Mayor’s Award - Volunteer of the Year: Steve Brennan and Legion Post #108

Steve Brennan has led the American Legion’s efforts to create a bond between the Legion and Cheverly residents.  In doing so, Steve has provided Cheverly residents with numerous opportunities to gather together and meet their neighbors. Cinco de Mayo, Halfway to St Paddy’s, the Chili Cook-off, a Beach Party and Movie Night are just a few of the events the Legion opened its doors and invited the community to join in.  

For fostering community spirit, Steve Brennan is Cheverly’s Volunteer of the Year.  

Jack Wheat Award: Progressive Cheverly   

While some may see Progressive Cheverly as a political organization, it is clearly much more than that.  One service that Progressive Cheverly provides all Cheverly residents are valuable forums on many different topics of interest.  Of particular value are forums with candidates for elected office and elected officials.

Have you heard? Cheverly Day is this weekend :)

It's almost here...Cheverly's big weekend! Cheverly Day -- from CHVProm through Cicada Crunch through a day filled with activities, entertainment and food to a night filled with fireworks -- we can't wait. This year, Cheverly Community Market is part of the big party, too, so make your way to Town Park early and kick off your Cheverly Day festivities with breakfast al fresco. This really is a Homegrown in Cheverly event! Get all the scheduling and details on the Cheverly Day website, and follow the blog as well as Cheverly Day on Facebook and on Twitter for fun up-to-the-minute information about all things Cheverly Day. And make sure to say hi -- we'll be at Town Park all day and all night!

Only 5 More Days!

Garden Club Plant Sale This Saturday!

The annual Cheverly Garden Club Plant Sale will be held this Saturday, May 11th at the Town Park pavilion.  Plant sales begin at 8 AM sharp!  Pastries and coffee will be sold by the American Legion Auxiliary. Vegetables, native plants, bedding plants, and plants from Garden Club members will be sold.  Limited quantities sell out early.  

Don't Forget to VOTE!

A reminder that the election for Cheverly Mayor and Council is tomorrow from 7am to 8pm at the Cheverly Community Center (6401 Forest Road).  

All registered voters who are residents of Cheverly are eligible to vote.  

Do You Have A Beautiful Garden?

If you have a beautiful garden, the Prince George's County Beautification Committee wants to know! Your garden can be the front yard, back yard, an herb garden, patio or deck, rock garden, rose garden, rain garden, vegetable garden, or a xeriscape garden.  There are also categories for schools, public buildings, churches, and public projects - median, common area, community entrance, rain, and wildflower gardens.  Applications are in the rack by the front counter in the Community Center.  Deadline is May 20th!

Seen in and around Cheverly today...

Why we love Cheverly in May...

The opening day of Cheverly Community Market's season...

Some of our favorite political figures...

The Peepmobile at Cheverly Weekday Nursery/Mother's Day Out's annual Truck Touch

Lots to do in Cheverly this weekend!

This first weekend in May is loaded with activities -- the opening of the Cheverly Community Market season and Truck Touch will have the town buzzing!

Visit Cheverly Community Market, 8am to noon, at the Community Center, for wonderful local food and other items...Mother's Day is coming! Get the full vendor lineup on their blog.

Cheverly Weekday Nursery's Truck Touch comes but once a year...bring the kids down to the parking lot at Cheverly United Methodist Church, 10am to 2pm, for all sorts of hands on truck fun!

Keeping Prince George's County Weird...

Intrepid motorist and lady about town Marcie Goeke-Morey snapped this photo on Wednesday while on Landover Road. Wisely, she posted it to Facebook (because that's just what we do these days) and a long discussion ensued, ensnaring even departed CHVBlog & CHVchick personalities, such as Pennsylvania's Dan & Stella Scott (though some say they'll always be part of Cheverly.)

Here are selections from the comments that accompanied it -- THIS is why we love Facebook! (We were given permission to use this lovely image by the photographer...)

Marcie GM  Yep. That's a GIANT pig chilling at the curb on Landover Road. #youdontseethateverydayLauren A. OMG. Seriously?!? Wow.
Kathryn A. That would have improved my mood about a zillion percent! Also, keep Prince George's weird.
Dan S. Awesome.
Dan S. I just wanted to say again how awesome that is.
Lauren A. That's because, Dan S., you have a weird affinity towards farm animals...
Dan S. That's not a farm animal. It's a circus sideshow attraction.
Lauren A. LOL, Dan! I miss you so very much.
Dionne D. What? Why? So many questions...
Aimee O. I saw that pig plus a smaller one on a Redskins game day... Thought it was some sort of play on the Pigskins. It is SO HUGE I can't even imagine how it can get there. Dan -- where are the ChvBlog investigative reporters when we need them??!!!
Dan S. It looks stressed. Someone please adopt it, I will be down on Saturday to pick it up. For bacon.
Caroline B. And yet, we can't have chickens?
Paul W. When I first looked at the picture I thought the guy was walking the pig and the pig had squatted to poop. That would take a big pooper scooper.
Kathryn A. Dan, can you think of a time you haven't felt stressed when you're on Landover Road? Me either.
Stella S. Amazing sight!
Marcie GM I couldn't tell for sure, but it may have been a stunt to draw attention to a Grand Opening in the strip mall on that corner. Brilliant marketing in that many looked, and even stopped...but I can't tell you what was opening. Or maybe it was just a guy hanging out with his giant pig.
Scott K. Only in Maryland lol
Larry K. Mmmmm, bacon.
Denise KC Man, I always miss the cool stuff! Thank-you Marcie for making me smile! And now, where's that bacon.........

Caroline B. makes a very good point. The County doesn't allow beekeeping or chicken coops on residential property, yet someone managed to take an enormous hog for a walk on Landover Road?

Keep Prince George's County weird.

Talent Show This Friday at CUMC

The Cheverly United Methodist Church is having its annual Talent Show this Friday, April 12, featuring some of the best our town has to offer (that we know of).  So far Dino Efantis and his lovely daughter Angelika; Aaron Ivey; Maceo Dolan; Tom Gill; Paul Thompson and about 10 others are in the line-up. Hosts are Caitlin Virta and Ron Loisel.  We have a magician, drummer, several singers and musicians, storytellers, and more.  We might have a couple slots still open if you'd like to perform.  Show is from 7-9 pm, costs $5 per person and includes after-show refreshments.  Tickets at the door.  For more info, call Cathy Smith at 301-386-4394 or Becky Virta at 301-773-4922.

Look forward to having another great show and audience!

Chili Cook Off at the Legion on April 13th

2013 Chili Cook Off Winners

1st Place - Carolyn Cook

2nd Place - Jacob White

3rd Place - Gavin Daniels

 

Learn About Invasives This Sunday

Stream Clean-up this Thursday, March 21st

Join the Furlough Brigade!